safe glue type

[kisho]

hey guys, im starting this new project on 3d backgrounds with styroform and all that, but i was wondering but what can i use to glue styroform pieced to gether, like superglue, crazy glue or does it have to be aquarium safe silicon?

 

[webcricket]

If there is any chance of water ever touching it, it should be aquarium safe silicone.

 

[Aaron89]

Be safe and use one of the specialist aquarium glues. its very strong anf safe for your fish.

I will find out the name of the one that has been recomended to me and post the name here for you

 

[TKOS]

Silicon is the best way to go. Many fish stores will sell it. You can also get some at Home Depot. It will say aquarium safe on the back and should not contain anti-mold etc... stuff that would be in bathroom and kitchen caulking.

 

[is300zx]

GE silcone 1 is good for aquarium. It's the exact same silicone used by aquarium manufacturers. You can buy it at home depot usually used for caulking windows. Just read the label and look for 100% GE silicone 1.

here's a reference if you don't believe me.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=21234

 

[Tommy Gun]

You can use superglue in a fish tank, just use the gel type (easier to be more precise with) and allow it to dry for 30 seconds or so before putting it in the tank with fish. Many saltwater tank owners use superglue to secure corals (frags) to rocks which basically means they are gluing a fish or invert to a rock and everything works out well

Silicone is obviously good, but make sure it is aquarium types, others have perfumes or drying aids that will leach into the water. It does take a long time to dry though and is not very strong at all.

 

[Shocker6966]

I use hot glue in my tanks with no ill effects. Thing about it, it's solvent free so there is little chance of it leeching. That said, I use it blindly and could someday end up with a simpsonfish in my tanks. I've made some pretty decent low cost plants using it that have worked out great. Bulk plastic plant stock, hot glue and cheap terra-cotta vases, all from Dollarama and I make bushy 30" tall plants for about $3.00 each.

 

[aardvark1]

Just saw in a fishie mag (AFM I think) that JB Weld has come out with an epoxy that water and aquarium safe.

Ain't used it, so can tell ya more than that!